FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION Yee-Haw for Paws!

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
Yee-Haw for Paws!
November 7, 2015 · Crowne Plaza, Reading
Dear Friend,
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County’s premier fundraiser is coming
up on November 7th at the Crowne Plaza and we need your support! This
year’s gala theme, Rockin’ Country, will keep you on your feet all night
long! Our event begins at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour. Guests can learn how
to shake a leg by taking a free line dancing lesson, test their courage on
the mechanical bull and check out our Texas-sized raffle. We’ll sit down for
dinner at 6 p.m. and then present the successes of 2015, and our goals for
2016. Following the program, tighten your boot straps and get ready for a
high-energy live auction. After dinner, put your dance lessons to the test,
and dance the night away to live band Green Tea Revival!
We invite you to highlight your company and services at this outstanding
event by choosing a sponsorship or by donating an item that the ARL can
raffle or auction off to our guests! These items can include gift certificates,
themed baskets or larger items such as vacation and event packages. Feel
free to be creative! Once you have decided how your company will support
the ARL, please fill out the attached commitment form and return it to us.
Since 1952, the ARL has been caring for Berks County’s lost, homeless and
abandoned animals by providing food, shelter and medical care. The ARL
also offers a myriad of services to our community like low-cost spay/neuter
surgery, vaccinations, dog licensing and programs like Patriotic Paws which
allows qualified veterans to adopt a companion for free and ARL Angels
which provides medical care and foster homes to animals in need.
The ARL is the only Berks County based organization with staff dedicated
to investigating animal cruelty in our community. We love what we do,
but the vast amount of animals we serve and the services we offer comes
at an exorbitant cost. Sponsoring our event or donating an item to our
auction will ensure the funds we need to continue caring for these animals.
Best Regards,
The 2015 Rockin’ Country Gala Committee
The Animal Rescue League
of Berks County
58 Kennel Road · Birdsboro, PA 19508
610-373-8830
www.BerksARL.org
EVENT FACTS & HIGHLIGHTS
2015 ARL Gala Committee:
• Consistently increase attendance each year with close to
400 guests in 2014 and a goal of 500 guests in 2015
• Media sponsorship by Y-102 secured for 2015 which will
provide a much larger audience exposure for the gala than
we’ve ever had before
• Provide sponsors with logo and brand recognition to
more than 10,000 members of our community
• Offers corporate engagement through event participation
at a lively, fun and meaningful event
• Aligns sponsors with a highly respected charitable
organization that saves the lives of thousands of homeless
pets each year
• Has raised more than $255,000 to improve the lives of
Berks County’s homless pets since 2009
• Put local corporations in the “good company” of other
companies that value pet advocacy and the services
provided by the Animal Rescue League of Berks County
Companies like:
Serving all your energy needs since 1923
Restoration and Reconstruction • Residential and Commercial
610-478-8660 1-866-478-8661
24 Hour Emergency Care
www.bfwrestorations.com
PA1912
Jennifer Bednez, Co-Chairperson
Suzy Lysczek, Co-Chairperson
Corinna Evanish
Amy Groh
Rosemary Gaul
Alison Hinrichs
Beth Ireland
Ken Keefer
Liz McCauley
Anne Moll
Andrea Much
Karen O’Neill
Hope Poliansky
Jessica Prutzman
Trish Ream
Joanna Roche
Michele Seibert
Carolyn Spano
Eric Weaknecht
Sarah Wylezik
HOW YOUR CONTRIBUTION
MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Since 1952, tens of thousands of animals have been spared the fate
of uncertainty and given the opportunity to experience a more
enriching and humane life through the services provided by the
Animal Rescue League of Berks County, Inc. At any given time we
care for over 200 animals a day ranging from rabbits to horses on
our 10 acre facility.
Beyond offering low cost spay and neuter surgeries, vaccine clinics,
and euthanasia services to the public, we accept and care for all stray
animals in our community, along with owner-surrendered pets. We
work to eliminate animal cruelty and public health concerns with an
active humane investigation team. We re-home animals to families
seeking a pet, educate our community and school groups through
tours, seminars and classes, and provide relief to families who need
short term assistance with feeding and caring for their pets. When
necessary, we offer emergency boarding of pets during times of
natural disaster, domestic disputes and financial crisis.
The ARL is Berks County’s largest open admission shelter and
operates with just a 1.5 million dollar budget which requires a
strategic allocation of funds. Even with the most frugal spending, the
ARL is often faced with challenges in funding the above services and
programs that make the shelter unique.
Support from sponsors like you is imperative to continuing our
mission and to growing the list of services we can offer Berks County.
“Berks • Fire • Water
Restorations, Inc.SM is proud to
be an annual sponsor of the
Animal Rescue League of Berks
County Gala. The efforts of the
ARL, provide care for more than
6,000 unwanted and abused
animals annually. The ARL
provides each of these amazing
animals the opportunity to find
their “furever” home.”
- Lisa Lavender
Join Berks • Fire • Water
Restorations, Inc.SM
and help the animals of
Berks County have a voice.
Sponsorship Opportunities
10-Gallon Hat: $7,500 (Title Sponsor, Exclusive)
Commit by September 1st to include your company in all event promotions.
(2) reserved tables (16 tickets) at Rockin’ Country Gala
(6) VIP reception tickets
Full page (5” x 8”), color, inside cover ad in event program*
(2) 24” x 36” sponsorship signs displayed at main entrances to event
Logo inclusion on all event marketing pieces plus the ARL website & event e-newsletters
Company logo scrolled on AV screen during event
Belt Buckle: $5,000
Commit by September 1st to include your company in all event promotions.
(2) reserved tables (16 tickets) at Rockin’ Country Gala
(4) VIP reception tickets
Full page (5” x 8”), color, back cover ad in event program*
24” x 36” sponsorship sign displayed at event registration
Logo inclusion on all event marketing pieces plus the ARL website & event e-newsletters
Company logo scrolled on AV screen during event
Wrangler: $2,500
Commit by September 1st to include your company in all event promotions.
(1) reserved table (8 tickets) at Rockin’ Country Gala
(4) VIP reception tickets
18” x 24” sponsorship signs displayed at each beverage bar
½Half page color ad (5” x 4”) in event program*
Logo inclusion on all event marketing pieces plus the ARL website & event e-newsletters
Company logo scrolled on AV screen during event
Bull Rider: $1,000
(1) reserved table (8 tickets) at Rockin’ Country Gala
Quarter page color ad (2.5” x 4”) in event program*
Name & logo on the ARL’s website
Company logo scrolled on AV screen during event
Barrel Racer: $500
(4) tickets to Rockin’ Country Gala · Company name recognition in event program
Company name & link on the ARL’s website
Line Dancer: $250
(2) tickets to Rockin’ Country Gala · Company name recognition in event program
Table Sponsor: $750
(10) tickets · Name on Table · Company name recognition in event program
*Please note: Program ads are due by October 1st. Please email a hi-res PDF to BIreland@BerksARL.org.
Sponsorship Pledge Form
Sponsorship Level Pledged:
 10-Gallon Hat $7,500
 Belt Buckle $5,000
 Wrangler $2,500
 Bull Rider $1000
 Barrel Racer $500
 Line Dancer $250
 Table Sponsorship $750
Name: ____________________________________________ Title: ______________________________
Name of Company as you would like it to appear in print:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: _________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________ State: ______ Zip: ___________
Email: ____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
Authorized Signature: _________________________________________________ Date:_____________
Please make checks payable to: ARL
RETURN THIS PLEDGE FORM TO:
Animal Rescue League of Berks County
Attn: Liz McCauley
58 Kennel Rd • Birdsboro, PA 19508
or email to: LMcCauley@BerksARL.org
Questions? Contact: Liz McCauley, Executive Director, at 610-373-8830 ext. 121
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County Inc. is a registered 501 C (3) non-profit, charitable organization. A copy of the official
registration and financial information of the Animal Rescue League of Berks County may be obtained from the Pennsylvania
Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Auction Item Commitment Form
Auction Item: __________________________________________________________________________
Estimated Value: $ ______________________________________________________________________
Brief Description of Item: ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________ Title: ______________________________
Name of Company as you would like it to appear in print:
______________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address: _________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________ State: ______ Zip: ___________
Email: ____________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
Authorized Signature: _________________________________________________ Date:_____________
RETURN THIS PLEDGE FORM TO:
Animal Rescue League of Berks County
Attn: Beth Ireland
58 Kennel Rd • Birdsboro, PA 19508
or email to: BIreland@BerksARL.org
Questions? Contact: Beth Ireland, Director of Marketing, at 610-373-8830 ext. 116
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County Inc. is a registered 501 C (3) non-profit, charitable organization. A copy of the official
registration and financial information of the Animal Rescue League of Berks County may be obtained from the Pennsylvania
Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.